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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

This species occurs in mangrove mudflats (Guinea et al. 1993). It has been seen crawling on consolidated mud out of water into a nearby crab burrow to forage (Guinea et al. 1993). It is preyed on by sharks (Lyle and Timms 1987). Can live in coastal areas disturbed by human development.

This species is relatively widespread along the northern coast of Australia and on the southern coast of New Guinea. There is no information on the population status, however, there is no evidence of major threats. It is a mangrove-associated species, and is able to live in areas inhabited by humans. This species is listed as Least Concern.

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Management

Conservation Actions

No sea snake species is currently listed by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

Sea snakes are protected in Australia since their addition to the "Listed Marine Species" by the Department of Environment and Water Resources in 2000. They are protected in Australia under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999.

Conservation of mangrove areas is important for protection of this species.